1.0 FTE Preschool Special Education Teacher beginning the 2026-2027 school year

DEFINITION OF POSITION: Provide appropriate early childhood educational services to children ages 3-5 who are eligible for IDEA Part B services (special education). A change in assignment and/or location may occur based on building needs and variances in school enrollment.

IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR: Assistant Director of Special Services

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Possess or be eligible for a Washington State Teaching Certificate with an endorsement in Special Education
• Competency and experience providing early intervention services for children with developmental delays
• Possess the physical agility to sit drive reach bend stoop kneel restrain and lift up to 40 pounds without assistance and 70 pounds with assistance

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Masters degree
• Endorsement in Early Childhood Special Education

ESSENTIAL JOB RELATED ACTIVITIES:

• Provide high quality educational programming for eligible children ages 3-5 years
• Participate in staff meetings as requested
• Attend community/contractor meetings as requested
• Assist administration as requested with agency documentation and procedural requirements
• Comply with district policies and procedures and make recommendations when necessary for changes to policy and/or procedures
• Directly participate in assessment referral evaluation and team planning on behalf of prospective students with special program plans
• Develop and implement appropriate IEPs consistent with WAC 392-172A
• Meet federal and state timeline requirements for referral evaluation and IEP formulation and implementation
• Work with classroom teachers and therapists to develop accommodations required by children receiving special services
• Provide direction for the development of behavior management plans as needed
• Periodically assess each childs developmental progress
• Participate in parent meetings as required and requested
• Provide coordination of MDT/IEP meetings on behalf of families and the district
• Facilitate transition planning and implementation for children from Part C to Part B services and from preschool to kindergarten
• Connect families to resources
• Maintain confidentiality and comply with FERPA and HIPPA laws regarding student educational and health information
• Collaborate with district staff to organize conduct and follow up on Child Find requirements per WAC and district policy
• Support collection of classroom data necessary to conduct ongoing program planning and progress tracking
• Complete progress reports according to program and contractual guidelines
• Maintain individual childrens files according to state and federal requirements and district policy and procedures
• Work collaboratively with current district preschool contractor
• Respond in a timely manner to parent concerns and/or complaints making service modifications where necessary
• Identify areas for improvement and promote innovative strategies for program improvement in service delivery
• Facilitate communication between parents school district personnel and preschool contractor
• Gather formulate and compile Child Outcomes Summary Form information for reporting to OSPI
• Be aware of student participation in non-district childcare and preschool environments
• Collaborate as needed with non-district childcare and preschool providers to provide assistance with suggested accommodations and modifications based on the needs of individual children
• Ability and willingness to change diapers and work on potty training with preschoolers
• Ability and sensitivity to work with children with special health care needs
• Work collaboratively with early childhood program staff
• Possess and practice strong interpersonal skills with a wide variety of people both inside and outside the organization (staff parents community members other agencies)
• Be a positive team builder who works in a collaborative manner
• Meet multiple demands in pressure situations and maintain high levels of quality work
• Maintain confidentiality
• Communicate clearly orally and in writing
• Regularly demonstrate professionalism in appearance actions decisions and overall performance
• Work with minimal supervision and be flexible

TERMS OF CONTRACT:

• Salary: $58459 - $110184 per year placement based on experience and level of education
• Length of Contract: 1.0 FTE 180 days plus professional development days
• Leaves/Benefits: Medical dental vision life and long-term disability coverage is provided through SEBB (School Employee Benefits Board) for employees who work at least 630 hours per academic year. Retirement benefits are provided through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems (DRS). Additional benefits may include sick/emergency leave and personal leave as per the collective bargaining agreement between the Pullman Education Association (PEA) and the Pullman School District (Pullman Public Schools - Pullman Education Association).

The Pullman School District Board of Directors and the Pullman School District shall provide equal educational opportunity and treatment for all students in all aspects of the academic and activities programs without regard to race religion creed color national origin age honorably-discharged veteran or military status sex sexual orientation (including gender expression or identity) marital status the presence of any sensory mental or physical disability participation in the Boy Scouts of America or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability. The district will provide equal access to the Boy Scouts of America and all other designated youth groups listed in Title 36 of the United States Code as a patriotic society. District programs will be free from sexual harassment. The following employees have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination: Civil Rights Coordinator and Title IX Coordinator Assistant Superintendent and Section 504/ADA Coordinator Assistant Director of Special Services 240 SE Dexter Street Pullman WA 99163. Applicants with disabilities may request reasonable accommodations in the application process by contacting the Personnel Coordinator at . Title IX inquiries may also be directed toward the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights (OCR): Information about the nondiscrimination and sex-based discrimination policies and grievance procedures and how to report a concern or complaint: . org/hib-discrimination

PULLMAN SCHOOL DISTRICT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Required Experience:

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